Net Neutrality Vote: FCC Approves Rules To Reclassify Broadband Under Title II And Ban Internet Fast Lanes
The FCC just approved unprecedented new open-Internet rules that would reclassify broadband as a public utility.
Maria Bartiromo Of Fox Business Talks About Gender Parity On Wall Street And Lessons From The Dotcom Bubble
A year after her move to Fox Business, "Money Honey" Maria Bartiromo talks about what’s missing from TV financial news.
Fox News Blackout Takes A Bite Out Of Dish Network’s Pay-TV Subscribers
Following a carriage dispute with 21st Century Fox, Dish Network reported a net loss of 63,000 video subscribers.
Comcast Customer Service Woes Called ‘Critical’ Priority For 2015; CEO Admits Company Falls Short
Discussing 2014 earnings, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts spoke of reinventing customer service, but not everyone is convinced.
Why Does Neil Patrick Harris Host Everything? Tireless Oscars Emcee Nears ‘EGOT’ Status
Finding the right awards-show host is a science, and the multitalented NPH strikes a nice balance between easygoing likeability and frenetic dedication.
David Corn Vs. Bill O’Reilly: Mother Jones Falkland Islands Story Prompts Harsh Response From Fox News Host
After journalist David Corn questioned O'Reilly's “war zone” stories, the Fox host took to the airways to defend himself.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) Earnings Preview: 2014 Profits Soar Despite Cord-Cutting, Regulatory Fears
Despite cord-cutting concerns and regulatory uncertainty, the cable colossus is expected to post double-digit growth.
Lester Holt Ratings: Brian Williams Replacement On ‘NBC Nightly News’ Delivers Strong Debut, Topping ABC And CBS
Lester Holt made a strong debut on “NBC Nightly News,” filling in for the embattled Brian Williams.
Oscars 2015: Academy Awards Offer ‘Fertile Ground’ For Academic Study, Thomson Reuters ScienceWatch Finds
That's just one of about 200 academic papers related to the Academy Awards that Thomson Reuters ScienceWatch has uncovered.
Comcast Stock Downgraded Amid Title II Uncertainty; TWC Merger Less Likely, Top Analyst Says
Star telecom analyst Craig Moffett downgraded stocks for major cable companies Tuesday, citing regulatory uncertainty.
Watch Out, Netflix: Dish Network’s Sling TV Adds Epix Channels, On-Demand Movies
Dish Network’s race to woo cable cord-cutters heated up on Monday with another big content deal for Sling TV.
‘SNL’ Dead Cast Members: Amid 40th Celebration, A List Of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Players Who Went Too Soon
NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” celebrates its 40th birthday Sunday. Too many alumni went before their time.
Media’s Worst Week Ever: David Carr, Bob Simon, Jon Stewart Explode Twitter’s Filter Bubbles
A week that began with a cynical essay on journalism ended with the death of one of the most beloved journalists on Twitter.
Comcast-Estrella TV Dispute Shows How TWC Merger Could Hurt Hispanic Communities, Congressman Says
Amid a carriage dispute, a U.S. congressman is asking regulators to look at how Comcast’s merger could affect smaller networks.
Facebook’s Internal Dislike Button: Protecting The Brand By Rejecting Unflattering Posts
Thanks to its brand usage guidelines, Facebook may refuse to boost posts that make it look bad.
Jon Stewart’s ‘Fake’ News Legacy: Good Or Bad For American Political Discourse?
When Jon Stewart exits “The Daily Show” later this year, he will depart as a far more trusted name than NBC’s Brian Williams.
Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show’ In 2015, Comedy Central Confirms
The comedian will step down as host of the satirical news show later this year, leaving a genre he pioneered.
Kayla Mueller Family And Friends: ISIS Hostage Wanted To Tell The World About Syria
In a teary press conference, friends and family of deceased ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller said she wanted to tell the world about Syria.
Grammy Ratings 2015: Viewership Down Despite Big Twitter Moments From Kanye, Annie Lennox
Sunday’s Grammy Awards telecast drew 25.3 million viewers, a decline of more than 10 percent compared with last year.
Samsung Spying Backlash: Privacy Policy For Smart TV Voice Recognition Raises Eyebrows
The company is facing backlash over a privacy policy that warns people to be careful what they say in their own living rooms.
Facebook Organic Reach Decline Called ‘Catastrophic’ For Nonprofits As News Feed Visibility Vanishes
Visibility has plummeted, and groups say vital information is being quashed. Does Facebook have a social responsibility to try harder?
The Cable Industry Hates Net Neutrality Proposal Teased By FCC’s Tom Wheeler
Industry groups say classifying broadband as a utility would saddle them with layers of burdensome, outdated regulation.
Tom Wheeler Net Neutrality Proposal: FCC Chairman Supports A Modernized Version Of Title II
The long-awaited net neutrality proposal, which the FCC will vote on later this month, will call for utility-like regulation of the Internet.
Why Small, Rural Cable Companies Are Opposing Comcast's Proposed Takeover of Time Warner Cable
A trade group representing telecoms in rural areas said the Comcast-TWC merger will drive up content costs.
ESPN Without Cable? Disney CEO Calls Sling TV A Worthy Experiment, But No Stand-Alone Product Planned
Grilled with questions about Dish’s Sling TV Tuesday, Disney’s CEO said the traditional cable bundle is working fine.
Walt Disney Company (DIS) Earnings Preview Q1 2015: ‘Frozen’ Cools Off, ESPN Ratings Flat
Analysts expect Disney to see a modest, 2.8 percent increase in earnings after five straight quarters of double-digit growth.
Super Bowl 2015 Fails To Top World Cup 2014 On Twitter; Malcolm Butler, Katy Perry Ignite Tweet Storms
Sunday’s live telecast delivered a new Twitter high for the Super Bowl but fell short of a World Cup semifinal match in July.
Super Bowl 2015: NFL Cheerleader Pay, Surprisingly Low, Fuels Ongoing Wage Debate
American football is a $10 billion industry, but the women on the sidelines are lucky to get $10 an hour.
Time Warner Cable (TWC) Losing Pay-TV Subscribers; CEO Says Comcast Merger Expected To Close Soon
The second-largest U.S. cable operator posted a net loss of video customers but saw dramatic gains in broadband.
Fitness Magazine Folding As Meredith Corp. Buys Shape, Courting Millennial Women
The Des Moines, Iowa, magazine company said the deal will help it reach more millennial women.
